S2EP1 | Understand Kids Before Designing for Kids (Prof. Jason Yip) from HCI Insiders

S2EP1 | Understand Kids Before Designing for Kids (Prof. Jason Yip)

1 hour 28 minutes Posted Nov 7, 2023 at 5:22 am.

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What drew Jason to the concept of KidsTeam, and what intrigued him about participating in this collaborative effort? How did Jason go on the road of teaching kids, education technology, and HCI?

How does Kidsteam UW differ from KidsTeam at the University of Maryland regarding focus, challenges, and opportunities?

What were some key steps, processes, or challenges in establishing KidsTeam at the University of Washington?

Memorable stories of KidsTeam, kids always come back

Research methods that Jason commonly uses for a better understanding of user needs and behaviors.

Are there any ethical considerations Jason and KidsTeam must navigate when involving children in research and design?

What kinds of skills do children acquire from participating in KidsTeam?

How does KidsTeam work with parents?

What's next for the Kidsteam at the University of Washington? Are there any exciting projects in the pipeline?

Looking back, what suggestions does Jason have for himself in his early 20th?

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Welcome back to our Season 2 first episode. 🥳

We are truly excited to invite Prof. Jason Yip to be on our show!

Professor Jason Yip is a leading expert in Human-Computer Interaction, focusing on child-centric technology design. He merges insights from education and psychology to enhance our understanding of how different age groups engage with technology. As the Director of UW KidsTeam, Professor Yip collaborates with children in hands-on design workshops.

More about UW KidsTeam: https://www.kidsteam.ischool.uw.edu/

More about our Guest: https://bigyipper.com/

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“I have a lot of parents tell us that KidsTeam is the reason why their kids speak more.”

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